October 2023 – Keeper Of The Flame

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October 2, 2023 Published by Randy Murray

James “Al” Mentges

3/16/1908 – 11/26/2009
Branch: Navy
Rank: Storekeeper 3rd Class / Range Finder
Unit: USS Stokes (AKA-68) South Pacific
Service Dates: – Drafted from Naval Reserve at the age of 37
Home County: Pettis
Story uploaded: Thursday, September 3, 2009 / updated: Monday, October 2, 2023

USS Stokes

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October 1, 2023 (updated October 1, 2023) Published by Randy Murray

Robert E. “B” Wasson

10/20/1933 – 4/24/2009
Branch: Army
Rank: CPL
Service Dates: 1953 – 1954
County: Pettis
Conflicts/Significant Events: Korea
Story uploaded: Friday, September 12, 2008 / updated Sunday October 1, 2023